“I’m really scared for my generation, you know. The thing that scares me most is Tumblr. I hate what Tumblr has become. Because it like, it reminds me of those clique-y girls in high school that used to make fun of everyone else and define what was cool, but in five years, when you all graduate, that shit doesn’t matter. No one gives a fuck about that shit. Instead of kids going out and making their own moments, they’re just taking these images and living vicariously through other people’s moments. It just kills me. Then you’ll meet them and they’re just the biggest turkey in the world. They don’t actually embody any of those things. They just emulate. It’s scary man, simulation life that we’re living. It scares me.” -Drake

Moments are captured for the 'Social' sites not so much for the memories..Such a shame that in this moment where ANYTHING is possible kids,teens and adults are more aware of the 'NewsFeed' than Actual live life news ..

Totally get what you mean. It's like it's just a mask for these shells of nothing. these people don't embody this thing they create through Tumblr, but it feels better to meet some real people, I just wish there were more. There are so much less now.

I agree to an extent. But Mr. Graham, you also have to realize that these kids need something to relate to. It's sad, but Tumblr is sometimes the only thing that they CAN relate to without being judged themselves and giving someone else a chance into their world to destroy it. Not all of those moments Tumblrd about are things that they haven't gone through. Sometimes it's the only way they have a connection to anything... Which is even scarier. But.. That's the only exception. Otherwise, you're completely right.

I have to agree with this hands down, this is why i dont hang out with big group of girl's while they sitting here talking sh!t im sitting here laughing at them because once you graduate its the adult world to live in hope you know how to live it up without your homegirls

Damnn...Drake you are such an inspiration to every one of us..teenagers. I am a 15 year old girl that loves you very much, I know you since your Degrassi days, I know all your songs, I have all your albums and my biggest dream is meeting you. You are really killing everything Drake. This quote left me kind of mindblown. You speak nothing but the truth and that is another reason for why I listen to your music. Yes, sometimes it is mainstream, but somehow you always find a way to mix a song into something different. I swear that one day when I have kids, I will name my baby girl or baby boy after you. Aubree or Aubrey. That's how much you mean to me Drake..I love you. -Griselda

Good point, Aubrey. The problem with Tumblr is that there are too many posers, too many spammers, too many delays and 24 hour shut downs. It's unhealthy for people of this generation to be so dissatisfied with themselves that they post pictures of other people and claim to be them. It's a cut and paste life. People's hardships are too much so they look for a fantasy escape to solve their problems. Online, you can be whoever you want to be. People that live on the computer might be disconnected from real friends or a real love life. Now with the internet, they have e-friends who they go on e-dates and become e-boyfriends and e-girlfriends in an e-relationships. It's wacko. People can get e-married now.

People are so disconnected in their facebook, twitter, blogger, msn, icq, and tumblr it's as though they prefer online friends rather than deal with real life. People live on those sites. I am guilty of this too!!! :)

All those cliquey mean girls I know from back in high school that set trends, never ended up anywhere. I hated those types. I never fit in with the popular girls. In high school I was a nerd, teacher's pet. After school I played sports. All I did was work. I was extremely shy. I had no boyfriends. My dad had a shotgun and a strict curfew. I wasn't allowed to talk to boys on the phone. I never dated anyone. I had braces and played a flute. I was underweight and the Mexican girls beat me up. The popular girls dumped a tray on me and laughed. I had the worst time in high school. I didn't even go to my own graduation.

Life goes on. You get older, more mature, and you learn what comes around goes around. When people are mean and nasty it usually comes back at them. Treat people the way you would want to be treated. Even later, it never ends. You have college cliques like fraternities and sororities, and facebook bullying and whatever else people do now. It never ends.

People should know, life is not a popularity contest. Tumblr is especially bad because people become dissatisfied when they look in the mirror. It's sad when people in society are no longer comfortable with their own self image. It's okay to be yourself.

I agree to a fault. That shit is EVERYWHERE not just tumblr. Look at the buffoons on facebook, updating their status every five minutes just to get ten likes. Come on now. I'm on tumblr, and my tumblr shows reflects the person I am, meet me in real flesh and you wouldn't be surprised.

I think you got a point there, but it is just one aspect of many ! Of course it is sad, that a lot from our generation, do not make their own experiences and do not live their own social life and just reblog pictures and all that stuff like it is somehow related to their own life. But I think tumblr is a great site and also a great tool to use. You just have to know how to use it and where the line between real social life and "the internet social life" is ! I personally use tumblr as a place where I find a lot of inspiration and happiness. I am an architecture student and love tumblr and the people on tumblr for sharing the same things I love and admire. I don't have the money to visit every great place on earth that I want to see or make every experience that I want to make, but thanks to tumblr I can make this experience indirectly. So it is possible for me to live a dream through pictures, music and quotes. And I am very thankful for that. I´m not 24/7 on tumblr, just sometimes when I have time and update my blog , it is like my personal college block, where I collect all the stuff I like and want to remember, when I am older. It is somehow comparable to you music. You tell us about your stories and moments and share it with us and we all appreciate it and make it somehow our own story because we all can relate to it in a very personal way ! So I think its the same with tumblr.

Everything has its good and of course bad parts, but it depends on how people want to use it. The Internet is a very impersonal place and we all want a place where we feel safe and home. Tumblr can give us some kind of this feeling. Some people will always exaggerate and be a bad example, but in general it is a good thing, I think.

But I can only speak for myself and I really understand what you mean and I think you are right, but there is always another point of view, which we must not leave unmentioned :)

OMG!!!!! thats exactly what im saying!!!! ppl on tumblr aint got no sense on what they try to post! i have one too right??? so i added you on there, and this stupid ass kid on there pretended it was you, and i was really trying to talk to you. he responded thru everyones responses on your pics and statuses! i thought that was the stupid thing to do. and regardless tho, i have plenty of love for you, and always will be that way til I FALLOUT!!!!! i have been crushing on you since degrassi.... and i just inspire everything about you... KEEP up the good work with the music industry :)))

I agree with you 100%. Wrote about it for my Sociology Class the other day. Social media in general, but especially Tumblr, is taking away the originality of our generation, and Tumblrs rarely represent the person running them. If all we do is reblog, what type of substance are we really creating ourselves?

I feel ya Drake, I'm in High school and I see this sh*t everyday! I cant mention how I really appreciate you noticing these things even when your a millionare. Thats what makes you the realest rapper in the game because so many ppl can relate to your songs. Keep up da good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Agreed ... Not to mention that social media sites have ruined natural forms of communication.That being said it is a way to reach out to people you prob would have never met before.This was not possible 15 years ago.I think it is a social thing but at the same time makes people anti social because they never have to leave their house to socialize. If that makes sense. This can not be very healthy. Moderation is key.

I feel ya man. People need to start making their own lives and doing shit for themselves and stop proving themselves to everyone else. Just like you man. For how young you are you're seriously one of the wisest and most truthful figures out there. You're not scared of what people think or how you fit in because at the end of the day, if you're not happy then what you're doing ain't worth shit. And for this I look up to you. I know that a lot of people say you're changing and everything as you've expressed in your songs but you need to please yourself and yourself alone.

Years of speaking your recognition of these types of situations does nothing but paralyze you if your powerless.A world divided between you and them. You are nothing if you are not one of them. Itdoesnt matter what you do or believe, the world decides who you are, how you live and what you can do. This world has decided that its timre for me to die Only the world can change that. 6157887711 if you guys are ready go change your mind.

Dear drake,That is true, the Internet can be a scary thing! Without the Internet, your album doesn't leak! But I couldn't help but listen to it and I must say this is best album all time! Singing is good and rapping is great! This really tells a story like you wanted it too! Thank you for making amazing music, thank you drake!

Aw baby it scares me to, but you know we all just keep goin & we live life the most positive way possible & forget negativity. We can't be happy unless we find true happiness. Life is a test & we all make mistakes until we realize what's really right. When the time is right. We got your back. I can't wait till take care drops. I cant wait to here your story and learn more about you. I'm so proud of you love. I have a feelin 2012 is gonna get real hot :-)

Then there are legit people on there posting original work, photography in my personal situation, who utilize the fact that their work can gain hundreds of reblogs in a couple hours, making for great exposure. Take Care = Nov 15

i think this goes for anywhere in the world but those cliquey groups of girls are nobody's after high-school and don't achieve anything and stay unsuccessful.its like they never grow up. people only try to take you down because they're beneath you. "Send the haters all my love...x and o"

We are living in a different world from about a decade ago. These kids today dont know what it means to be physically social anymore; they all hide behind their digital lives and never truly express who they really are. This generation wll grow up not knowing who they really are and its sad. It's up to us as elders to teach them what it means to be real...if not, this generation is doomed to a life of hiding...we can only pray that we teach them right...

IF U ASK ME ON OR OFF TUMBLR THESE MOTHA FUCKAZ DONE LOST THEY FUCKIN MIND IN A SCARY WAY NOT IN A DOWN FOR WATEVER WAY...PEOPLE DONT ONLY TRY TO SET U UP WHEN UR RICH THEY TRY TO SET U UP WHENUR BEAUTIFFUL AND SMART WITH COMMON SENSE AND STREET CRED....ALL I HAVE EVER DONE WAS BE A SERVANT TO MEN WOMEN CHILDREN PEOPLE EVEN IF THE LAME BLIND EYE NEVER SEE'S THE SHIT

Those clique-y girls rarely go on to do much with their lives. Why? Because they never grow up and they take those same behaviors with them into the work place. Bullies and gossips rarely prosper. Neither do haters. Promotions are seldom handed out to these "mean girl" types.

Tangetically, there is a hater on NY radio that I'm sure Drake and others on here who are either from NY or listen to NY radio are aware of. I'm glad that Drake has never mentioned this person or any of his haters by name. Doing that only gives them power and a sense of importance. Haters should remain the nameless, faceless beings that they are.

Personally I think people should just ignore haters. Sometimes it's hard to do but after a while people will stop listening to them and they'll eventually tire. Even if they don't, you're still living your life and they are still making their life about you so you win.

When you catch yourself actually paying a hater any mind just remember this: A hater has never given anyone a thing. They can't. No one can. So who cares what they think?

I've had this same thought before. I'm 30 years old and most of my associates are in that same age bracket. I'm not on tumbler either, but I see it on all the other social networking sites. It's like High School all over again. I'm like really - grow up and get an idenity.

I have tumblr but I still go out and live my life to the fullest. I am able to communicate with people face to face, and I always have a good time. Tumblr isn't always about the pictures of girls posing, there's some real art on there. I seriously think this only applies to the kids around the world who sit in front of their computers all day everyday reblogging what they wish they looked like onto their tumblr accounts.

This is the truth, but for some people, I believe so... Just like the world, where there are about 7 billion people now, things are different. Some people pose, some people relate, some people start their own group to define something, some people basically log onto it for some humor. I have a tumblr account too. I use it like a virtual diary, I post things I like, places I want to go to, things I achieved, what I was feeling at that moment, just for the sake to remember them when times gets lost in the present or the future life. Right now I'm giving an opinion on a superstar's quote who or whose people would just post it over here and leave it hanging and wouldn't probably check out the comments. But I love the superstar though, and why do I love him? Because he is an artist, and the art he makes relates to me, all the stuff he has gone through, I like it, but I did not go through it. And probably a lot of the other fans have not either. It's just the act of the human brain. Whatever attracts it, it will start following it. Just like this blog. I would daily come here and check it out. For my tumblr account, I honestly did not ask for followers. I just wanted a URL of things I mentioned earlier in this comment. It's my request that we look at all aspects of things and not make our opinion or believe official, because it influences people, maybe some of them are going on the right path with it, so just leave it as it is.

But isn't that just like the rest of popular culture? I mean, when you see all these kids reading and watching movies and t.v. shows, you can make the exact same argument that they are escaping their own worlds and emulating those of unreal characters. I use tumblr as an expressive journal, where I write my own thoughts, and ideas, and post inspirational things so that my creativity never dies. I often post pictures of beautiful places to escape from my own crappy location, but don't forget that not everyone has the time, money, and freedom to actually go out and make things like travelling the world a possibility. Tumblr is not all that bad, there are now millions of users on it who use their tumblogs to express themselves in their own different ways, so you are just generalizing all of the millions of tumblr users...

its not that we are living in their own moments love, its that what they post, we relate to. if you look at each one of our tumblrs we all have our own unique style, and somehow we all relate.i see as we are a huge family that we make each other laugh,relate and think.we all post what interest US,we blog for us not to please other people.

I don't know how many times I thought this to myself when I'm browsing on tumblr, but that's my fault for following certain people. I agree with you about the searing irony when people use something that other people created to express their own originality. Apparently, nonconformity is so now.

However, I'd like to view tumblr as a venue where people share all sorts of content with each other, not using them as declarations of "look how deep I am". I mean, nobody on tumblr knows me personally, so I wouldn't get much pleasure proving my coolness to strangers, lol. I still agree, though, moments are to be lived, not observed.

This is the truth. Its so ridiculous, things keep getting worse with each generation. The sad part is the ones who are acting like this are the ones going nowhere in life. Theyre the ones with no real substance to them, who are gonna be in their 20s still living with their parents, 3 kids, 2 different dads, no education, no dreams, goals or aspirations. Look back on their lives and see they have wasted away...God how I am blessed to be none of these things. Thank you God. And I pray for them all.

Drake has paved the way for a new generation of music and like he says "real is on the rise, fuck them other guys" I look forward to hear what comes out next.

Tumblr and Twitter aren't all that bad, it gives our generation a voice , to understand others thoughts,to be open to the thoughts shared by others, and encourages us to create our own ideas. People will always look up to others, you just have to be a good role model and don't let anyone else define you. I have a son and realize in order to become his own person he has to emulate me, maybe in order for this generation to find themselves they need to emulate someone they look up to. Who are we to say that they are "fake", who are we to say they are "copy cats" We are family that must keep encouraging growth.

I use Tumblr and I absolutely agree-- and can I just say I'm just there for the Gerard Butler pics (don't judge me, you do some shit like that too). THIS IS SPARTA MOTHERFUCKER!

Without spending paragraphs regurgitating what you and everyone else has said-- I have been socially anxious all of my life. When I was younger, I used to be very shy around people, but on the internet, I was my true self, emotions and all. Hindsight is 20/20, and I can say those were the worst years of my life. The people I bonded with about how much life sucks-- they weren't my friends. they were simply enablers and nothing more. We thrived on ruminating in our own shit, and living lives of characters on TV. Life passed me by and those are years I will never get back. Now, I'm different. I live the life I want to live, not vicariously through others. No, it's not all exciting (I mean, I'm in grad school lol) but it's rewarding and more fulfilling than it has ever been. As a counselor, I tell all of my socially anxious clients to limit their internet use because of what I went through.

U on point drizzy. We spend time watching people, then making ourselves. The amount of high school kids that I tell yo all this shit your doing right now wont matter. It all fucking fades. wen we are asked to step up our responsibilities and live in the real world. How many famous people started their career after a tumblr? Not many. Live life not watch it...

I think people just have to be mindful of how they choose to use these sites. It's not tumblr [or even twitter] per se, but the PEOPLE that use the platform, choosing to create false identities. I personally love tumblr but I'm not venomous nor salacious with my expression of words either.

I definitely dig where Drake's coming from though. Social media has limited personal interaction but by OUR choice. Indulge lightly!

Drake why am I always horny? Especially in the morning you always end up in my head when I wake up, when I'm sleeping, when I'm dreaming..your always on my mind & I keep gettng horny & wet & this is without touching myself but when I just look at you I feel this way. Like my body feels warm & my pussy feels moist. Idk its crazy. My body is so eager & my heart races when I hear your voice....omg. I have to see you, you make me melt. Inside and out. You make me smile. Inside and out and I can't wait..

It is sad, but our generation has to learn how to be it's own person, that is why we need artist like you who promote being ones self. That is why I believe you are a great example for our generation. Don't be discouraged have faith that we can still learn how to embody our own opinions, ideas, and beliefs, and emulate the beauty within!! This will just take time, and the right leaders to help!!! Despite tumblr the ones who truly believe in you and your work will still be waiting for Nov 15 to buy, support and listen to your hard work. Therefore any opinion will be our own, and no one can mold us besides ourselves and god!!!*Much Love Sent Your Way*

I love this quote...can't stand people who spend all day on tumblr trying to become famous by reblogging other people's pictures...that doesn't show anybody that you have any kind of talent! Use that time to go out and take/make your own pictures!

Drake, u are the most amazing person and artist. You are so real and deserve the best. Never change who you are. Theres guna b one special girl whenever drake finds her and she better appreciate it cuz men like you dnt come around very often. OVOXO....

Some are just as worried as you are, but in order to cause some sort of flux in the way our generation is headed, there needs to be contact in some way or another. If that means people following your tumblr, blog, Facebook, twitter, whatever, at least there are some leaders out there that want to share their thoughts. I mean, to be honest, we can't get anywhere without understanding that there must be a massive change in the way we live our lives and I have found that there are those who stick out from the crowd. Those who are born leaders, that aspire to inspire. I hope you can pick those people out and understand that they are worthy of praise rather than hate. Because I take your lyrics very seriously, and it hurts to hear you classify women as wanting something from you. Sometimes, people just need inspiration, whether it be through someone else's tumblr, or your lyrics, or taking a breath and finding a daisy to make a daisy chain...I am trying to stay away from condemning those who just want to find somewhere that they feel alright.

P.S LOVIN the Crew! you guys make incredible music, honestly, so refreshing to turn on my computer and find new songs out. You are evoking a spirit of revolution, that we can shape our worlds in whichever way we would like. So, I want to truly thank you for that. Please keep making music and bringing beautiful people into your life. I have never met you, but through the lyrics you write, the people you choose to associate with and the way in which you got to the incredible spot you are now, lead me to believe you are a very complex and thoughtful human being. Never lose that.

Dear Drake, My name is Gina and I'm a hugeee fan. My dream is to perform one of your songs with you. I would also love to meet you or spend like a day with you just to see how hard it is on you with the pressure and stuff from everyone around you. Also if you can I'd love of you could hear my brother and cousin rap they are both really good and would love it if you just heard one of their songs but anyway pleaaaaaasaassssssee help mine, my brother, and my cousin's dreams come true. I know you probably get stuff like this all the time but pleasse don't just read this and not do anything pleasse we love you and would do anything for you to do this for us. Thank you and Love always,Gina E. <3

I love this post and will be featuring it on my blog site www.shelinaisplatinum.com I had some ppl tell me I should change to tumblr... it was the new "wave" and that is exactly what I saw a bunch of followers all these new "bloggers" we not posting original content. There is nothing with posting news from other sites here and there but where is the original content?

really its not just tumblr but kids life in general..nobody is teachin our generation to be leaders nobody is exposing us to the different varieties of music or art or even history. everyone of out generation is stuck in this closed minded way so the easiest way is to follow somebody else...they travel in packs

My comment has nothing to do with tumblr but I just need to let the world or Drake (if he reads this) I'm absolutely in love with your music and of course you! Lol my friends think I'm obsessed but I say I'm your number 1 fan (Handsdown). Your music does soo much for me, I'm only 21 but your music and words makes me want to experience love , heartbreak and all the things you sing and rap about. I would love to meet you one day and its on my list of things to do before i leave this earth for sure. I'm listening to you Take Care album right now and I love every single song, Love Chyna (p.s you guys can call me a groupie but I don't give a damn, it is what it is)

Wow, THAT is REAL. Well spoken truth. To the anonymous poster, another INFJ here...the music does hit home it's amazing ;) And to the other anonymous poster, your not the only one on earth without a Facebook or Twitter...this guy told me he wanted to follow me on Twitter once, and after I told him I'm not on Twitter he said, "well what's your Facebook?" and I said "I'm not on Facebook either...a different breed". He said "you probably don't even have a DVD player do you?" LOL

Yea yu rite wen i was in high school ppl called me name yea it got me mad but guess wat now im doin better den the ppl dat tryed keywrd tryed 2 put me down the wrds dat dey said 2 me will always stay on my mind but i use dat 2 get by so der wrds cant hurt me it just make me a better person nd a better mom 2 my son

CashCalMr.100 Coming Soon I can just imagine the scrutiny you go through with these rappers thinking they the best in the world.Stay focused don't let them fucks get in your head... who i'm telling you already focused.I like the direction you heading boi i can't wait to your graduation party ;).........P.S appreciate people for what they was worth you don't owe them nothing yo talent put you where you at.MR.100

crazy how i have the exact same reason. I never really leave comments because I know fate will have me holding these type of convos and others with Drake. Really feel this my my bestie in another life. but yeah.. this generation... its a wrap. Take Care.

this post has echoed through my mind and thoughts like no other and i completly agree it scares me too that more or less i dont have alot of "real" friends in the physical and relationship sense and its all of us its scary its sad that this is what has become of my teenage life of m social life i hate it i want thins to be real

A little late... but had to comment on this one....All of the comments relating to "Drakes" frustration with tumblur and social media websites is hilarious to me. Half of the people commenting are most likely on tumblur!The other half most likely JUST found out who he was this year. Those are probably the ones who are calling him by his first name and acting as if they know him on a personal level. Ha!And they are probably the ones who just discovered this website a few months ago (when its been up over a year).In addition, they most likely follow him on facebook. Ha!I think that is the funniest part about this post.You feel "DRAKE"?... nah! I think its just a facade!

A little late... but had to comment on this one....All of the comments relating to "Drakes" frustration with tumblur and social media websites is hilarious to me. Half of the people commenting are most likely on tumblur!The other half most likely JUST found out who he was this year. Those are probably the ones who are calling him by his first name and acting as if they know him on a personal level. Ha!And they are probably the ones who just discovered this website a few months ago (when its been up over a year).In addition, they most likely follow him on facebook. Ha!I think that is the funniest part about this post.You feel "DRAKE"?... nah! I think its just a facade!

What kills me is when a celebrity posts a photo or comment and fans comment back; but the celebrity never comments back. I understand that they may not be able to answer or comment back on everyone's questions but be true to your fans. Thank God I'm not a fan or groupie. I just enjoy music for what it is. Engaging in conversations with fans can benefit both celebrity and fan. Just my very own thoughts on celebs.

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